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Flights from Lyon to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Lyon to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 14h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 11m
Lyon to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey14h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Lyon to San Jose
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,136 km5,673 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 11mestimate
- Time difference
- -7hSan Jose vs Lyon
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → SJO
Flights from Lyon to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Montreal. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lyon to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,136 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Montreal (YUL) and Paris (CDG). easyJet flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and San Jose?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Lyon and San Jose?
San Jose is 7 hours behind Lyon.
